The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system ...

A hurricane's category describes potential wind damage but does not describe other deadly hurricane hazards such as storm ...

Ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall, forecasters are predicting it will hit Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. Here's what ...

The hurricane scale classifies storms based on wind speeds and predicts potential impacts, which can help people prepare for ...

All this talk about Hurricane Helene can be confusing. What is the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane?

It usually takes several days to even a week for a tropical storm to grow into a powerful hurricane. But if conditions are ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hurricane categories are measured by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, originally developed ... for loss of life and property damage. Here is a breakdown of the storm ...

Hurricane Helene's storm surge threatens Florida's Big Bend, with experts warning of potentially devastating impacts.

NOAA forecasters are predicting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2024, saying there’s an 85% chance it will be more active than usual.

Expect damage to roofs, shingles ... Most of the area will be uninhabitable for months. The Saffir-Simpson scale provides a crucial understanding of the potential impacts of hurricanes, helping ...

The Saffir-Simpson scale is designed to warn those living in a storm’s path what sort of infrastructure damage they might expect—“everything from roof damage and shingles in a Category 1 ...